39 Pembroke House Housemaster’s report What a year this has been. The pride I feel as I reflect on the remarkable journey we embarked upon is little less than the feeling of South Africa winning the Rugby World Cup. Throughout the House, we have experienced the routine of our daily lives and the vibrant joy of shared experiences that make Pembroke exceptional. The pulse of the various inter-house sporting events reverberated throughout the House as we fought tirelessly from one event to the other. Although we have only a handful of swimmers, hockey players and athletes, we held strong and kept stiving till the end. The prowess displayed by our boys was not only a testament to their individual dedication but also reflects the strong sense of camaraderie that bind Pembroke together as a family. Being victorious on the rugby field, in the pool playing water polo, on the squash courts and flexing our muscles by winning the tug-o-war, created an atmosphere of unity and shared achievement of winning the AH Smith Sport Trophy. Beyond the playing fields, Pembroke also excelled in the realm of academics, where the pursuit of knowledge became a collective endeavour, in order to, once again, secure the top position and the coveted Parkes Trophy. The crescendo of our achievements reached its peak when the entire competition came down to the results of the last event, cross country. The successful outcome meant that Pembroke had not only won the inter-house sport and academics, but had also been crowned the Overall Top House for the year, winning the prestigious Veldman Cup. This victory is not just about trophies and accolades, it’s a testament to the collective efforts of every Pembroke boy who gave of their best and contributed in their own way. To my Head of House, Luca Veronesi, and the prefects, Jarred Christie, David Pohl, Ross Phillips and Francois Snyman, you led the House remarkably well. Your mentoring of the boys in the junior grades was done in a very supportive manner and you have laid the path for them to become proud Pembroke members. Thank you as well to all the matrics, for your support of the prefect body and for upholding the values of the House. We all look forward to following your progress in the years to come. I would like to thank my assistant Adrian Ryan, and duty masters, Andy Morgan and Jon Robinson - they too, were an integral part of the boys’ lives and the success of the House. I wish to thank them for the smooth running of the House and the wealth of knowledge which they bring. Thank you for everything that you do in the House. Unfortunately, we say farewell to Jon Robinson after many years of service to the House, and welcome to Mr Kwanele Ngema, who will be joining us at the start of next year. I would also like to thank the Pembroke tutors for their involvement in the boys’ lives. The advice and compassion you show the boys certainly do not go unnoticed. Siyahola Njalo Mr Stafford Green Housemaster PEMBROKE HOUSE Back row (L-R): Kwenza Mkhize (10), Jackson Horn (11), Daniel Eagar (11), Nkolo Mthembu (10), William McKeown (10), Joseph Roylance (10), Nic Comrie (10), Luca Mindry (10), Tom Larson (12), Daniel Bothma (11), Connor McIntyre (11), Alex Gordon (12), Jamie Sim (10), James Pohl (10), Thembelani Nzama (10) 7th row: Sachin Bhagwan (12), Jude Wilcox (10), Khwezi Msimang (10), Nathan Stocks (11), Joshua Clark (9), Patrick Rocher (11), Tiaan Steyn (12), Jack McReynolds (9), Oliver Tubb (10), Levi Wilcox (12), Daniel Schneemann (11), James Bishop (9), Keaton Gaines (9), Sandro Ancillotti (11), Ruschay Govender (12), Nicolas Kohler (9) 6th row: Samuel Maziya (10), Nhlanhla Ndlovu (9), Onalenna Nameng (11), Qhamani Mlalandle (11), Thomas Aylward (9), Oliver Smith (11), James Linley (11), Luke Oriani-Ambrosini (11), Ross Coetzee (11), Thomas Francke (9), Thomas McKenzie (11), Litha Gonya (9), Jesse Ramsamy (11), Qhawe Balfour (11), Langalethu Langeni (9), Hlako Rachidi (10) 5th row: Shekhar Soni (9), Troy Taylor (11), Jasper Bruno (11), Daniel Berlyn (9), Ethan McCluskey (9), Keagan Coetzee (11), Hayden Dunsdon (10), Finn Coningham (10), Ryan Taylor (12), Luke Fauré (9), Callum McGill (10), Kgosana Hekandjo (10), LiPuma Mthethwa (12), Luhlelo Sibisi (11), James Nisbet (9), Reuel Jagarnath (12), Wandile Sibisi (9), Cameron Nel (9) 4th row: Matt Jurgensen (9), Sean Mayoss (11), Troy Frédéric (9), Amu Khuzwayo (10), Jayden Jonsson (10), Jadon Moodley (12), Raine Scoular (10), Lindokuhle Mpungose (11), Guy Carpenter (11), Ryan Smith (11), Luke Maritz (11), Matthew McGill (11), Christopher Mace (12), Marcus Scheepers (12), Simanye Mlakalaka (10), Bandile Mkhabela (10), Tjama Keta (10), Nicholas Munro (10), Ezile Nodada (10) 3rd row: Kamva Khamba (12), Matthew Behrens (9), Brock Miles (9), Andisi Ndlovu (11), Benjamin Schneemann (9), Fezile Sokhela (10), Lizwe Ntshangase (9), Lithabe Shweni (11), Pranav Sewsunker (11), Solomzi Myataza (11), Simnene Kubheka (9), Kabo Ramodibedi (9), Nala Madlala (12), Tito Mhlongo (11), William Smith (10), Cole Young (10), Caleb Naicker (9), Kantse Masilo (10) 2nd row: Mla Sibiya (9), Anesu Moyo (9), Ethan Kuona (9), Maroale Rachidi (10), Josh Robertson (10), Luke Grobbelaar (9), Babusi Gcabashe (10), Oliver Mowat (9), Reuben Hemsley (9), Mvelo Mkhize (10), Siseko Phungula (9), Othandwayo Mvelase (10), Kyle Berry (11), Awande Luthuli (10), Nathan Hotchkiss (9), Bonga Mathenjwa (11), Connor van Heerden (9) Front row: Zibusiso Ngobese (12), James Francke (12), Brett Parkinson (12), Francois Snyman (12), Mr Jon Robinson, Ross Phillips (12), Mr Stafford Green, Hayden Bishop (12), Luca Veronesi (12), Mr Adrian Ryan, Jarred Christie (12), Mr Andrew Morgan, David Pohl (12), Siyen Gounden (12), James Drysdale (12), Kyle Pottinger (12) (Grade shown in brackets)
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